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Honda Element vs. Scion xD

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$20,825
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$15,920
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2011 Honda Element2014 Scion xD
Starting MSRP
$20,825
$15,920
Engine Type
Gas I4
Regular Unleaded I-4
MPG
20 City / 25 Hwy
27 City / 33 Hwy
Horsepower
166 hp
128 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2011 Honda Element2014 Scion xD
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
161 @ 4000
125 @ 4400
Displacement
2.4L/144
1.8 L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
166 @ 5800
128 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4
Regular Unleaded I-4
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
20 City / 25 Hwy
27 City / 33 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.5 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2011 Honda Element2014 Scion xD
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
16 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
16 X 6 in
Front Tire Size
P215/70R16
P195/60HR16
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P215/70R16
P195/60HR16
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2011 Honda Element2014 Scion xD
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2011 Honda Element2014 Scion xD
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
37 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2011 Honda Element2014 Scion xD
Second Head Room
38 in
38 in
Height, Overall
70 in
59 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
40 in
Front Head Room
43 in
39 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
62 in
59 in
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
7 in
Passenger Capacity
4
5
Front Hip Room
55 in
51 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
51 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
Not available
36 ft³
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
52 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
34 in
Second Hip Room
48 in
50 in
Length, Overall
170 in
155 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
Not available
11 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
68 in
Wheelbase
101 in
97 in
Passenger Volume
104 ft³
85 ft³
Track Width, Rear
62 in
59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
75 ft³
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not available
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Not available
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
25 ft³
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2011 Honda Element2014 Scion xD
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,515 lbs
2,625 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
11 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
225 lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2011 Honda Element2014 Scion xD
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2011 Honda Element2014 Scion xD
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2011 Honda Element2014 Scion xD
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
440
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2011 Honda Element2014 Scion xD
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.1 x -TBD- in
11 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.1 x -TBD- in
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2011 Honda Element or the 2014 Scion xD?

The 2014 Scion xD is more reliable than the 2011 Honda Element according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2014 xD versus a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2011 Element.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Honda Element or the 2014 Scion xD?

The 2014 Scion xD is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Honda Element with 29 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Honda Element or the 2014 Scion xD?

The 2014 Scion xD is cheaper than the 2011 Honda Element with a $15,920 starting MSRP versus a $20,825 starting MSRP.

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